EP 101: When Business Becomes Discipleship, Part 2

In this episode, Steve Adams sits down with Brad for a rich conversation about faith, work, Scripture, discipleship, and what it means to follow Jesus in the everyday places God has already placed us.

Brad shares how he and his wife entered the real estate world through Keller Williams after becoming empty nesters. What began as a possible investment path became a way to create freedom for ministry, family, biblical counseling, and discipleship. Along the way, Brad also became part of SWAT Radio — Spiritual Warriors Advancing Truth — a daily radio broadcast that grew out of men’s Bible studies and a desire to teach Scripture with real-life application.

The conversation also explores the founding of the Northeast Florida Christian Chamber of Commerce, created to gather faith-based business people not only for networking, but for relationship, Gospel conversations, and disciple-making.

One of the strongest themes in this episode is the call to examine Scripture daily. Brad challenges Christian business leaders not to simply consume teaching, but to become like the Bereans — testing, studying, and being shaped by the Word of God. He also reflects on the Bible his brother-in-law gave him in 1981 and how the words written inside shaped his mission for more than 40 years.

• 00:00 Introduction
• 01:10 Business Challenges
• 03:23 Faith and Counseling
• 03:50 Radio Program
• 07:04 Christian Chamber
• 13:19 Biblical Inspiration
• 19:59 Conclusion

For Christian entrepreneurs, leaders, husbands, fathers, grandfathers, and disciple-makers, this episode is a powerful reminder: as you go, steward your gifts, serve others, and proclaim His excellencies.

5 Key Takeaways

1. Discipleship happens “as you go” — at work, in family, in community, and through everyday relationships.
2. Business can become a platform for serving others, stewarding God-given gifts, and making disciples.
3. Christian leaders cannot “pedal unapplied truth”; they must be discipled if they want to disciple others.
4. Examining Scripture daily is essential for leaders who do not want to be shaped more by the world than by the Word.
5. Your primary ministry begins at home, especially as a husband, father, and grandfather who wants to finish well.

Watch full episode on YT - https://youtu.be/8IMJ0yCVg2g

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